How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES103 - Cannot replace; material data sheet already sent or proposed

EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES - Message Class for IMDS Results

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Cannot replace; material data sheet already sent or proposed

What causes this issue?

You tried to use the <LS>Replace</> mode for a material data sheet (MDS)
that you have already sent or proposed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the mode. You cannot use the <LS>Replace</> mode for MDSs that
were already sent or proposed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES103 - Cannot replace; material data sheet already sent or proposed ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES103 indicates that there is an issue with the submission or replacement of a material data sheet (MDS) in the International Material Data System (IMDS). This error typically occurs when you attempt to replace an existing MDS that has already been sent or proposed for a specific material.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Existing Submission: The material data sheet you are trying to replace has already been submitted to IMDS, and the system does not allow for a replacement without certain conditions being met.
  Proposed MDS: The MDS is in a proposed state, meaning it has been suggested but not yet finalized or accepted.
  Data Integrity: There may be data integrity issues or conflicts with the existing MDS that prevent the replacement.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing MDS: Verify if the MDS for the material in question has already been